My dog's shots are late. Will overdue vaccinations still protect him?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It isn't too terrible, he is just unprotected at this time. Your Vet may now want him to get a 2nd booster 3 weeks later. I would get him in this week for the booster. I hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am so sorry about your husband! I hope you are doing better. Blueboy will be fine! He can get his rabies and restart his distemper combo series. He'll likely get 2 of them 3 weeks apart. Once he finishes those vaccines he'll be protected for the next year. I hope this helps and I wish you well!

Although it is highly recommended that all vaccinations are completed on time, especially the Rabies vaccine, 3 days overdue should be fine. Hugo should still be protected from the immunity he developed in response to his first vaccine one year ago. I would advise taking extra precautions during these three days and keeping Hugo indoors and away from other dogs, and other animals. Please post any further questions you may have, we are here to help you and Hugo!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is never too late! Get the booster done. Being late on the booster just means she may need an additional booster. But hat depends on HOW late you are, if it is just a week or 2 probably not. If it is months then I would give her an extra one 3 weeks later. It is better to be safe! I wish you and Layla the best!

Hi, as an adult dog this should not be the first vaccines he has gotten. If these are his second boosters, they need to be done at a certain time to be effective. if he has had vaccines in the past and these are his yearly vaccines, they should be effective until you are able to take him on the 24th. The vet may suggest a booster in 3 weeks if they are late, but that should not effect him. He will not get sick. it is very common for dogs to not have a full appetite when their owners are gone, but I would have him checked during his vaccine appointment. Good luck!

Yes, a third booster is required within the appropriate time line (2-4 weeks). Vaccines must be given in certain time frames to ensure they are effective. Vaccines given too late will not be effective. It's better to play it safe than risk disease. One gentle reminder, the vast majority of veterinarian are not out to make money. As a profession, we are not rich. We make recommendations based upon the best health of the pet. I hope this helps.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Amber is beautiful. I would say yes. I use a guideline that I have read regarding vaccination guidelines. As long as you don't go 6 weeks in between boosters you are ok. Beyond 6 weeks you are going into a time period where a good immune response could be less likely and then another booster would be advised. So as long as you are under 6 weeks between vaccines you should be fine. Good luck with Amber.